May 4, 2006
I speak in support of this amendment as a member of the Port Security Caucus. There is a port in my district, the Port of Beaumont, that ships out one-third of the military cargo that goes to Iraq and Afghanistan. Also, that port is…
Ted Poe
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Ted Poe is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, serving Texas's 2nd congressional district from 2005 to 2019. Born on October 10, 1948, Poe is a former judge and prosecutor, bringing a legal background to his political career. During his time in Congress, he was known for his strong stance on issues such as national security, immigration, and crime. Poe was a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he advocated for various legislative measures related to these areas.
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Mar 9, 2006
The Official Truth Squad tonight is going to continue the theme that has already been addressed by three of our friends, Mr. Otter from Idaho, Mr. Bishop from Utah and Mr. Garrett from New Jersey. They have been talking about our history…
Feb 1, 2006
Certainly. We bring in liquefied natural gas from the Middle East. It is converted and used in the United States. We need that process as well, but it makes a lot more common sense to use the resources we have, our own natural resources…
Feb 1, 2006
I do not have the statistics either, but natural gas is even less of a pollutant than crude oil. Of course there is natural seepage with natural gas just as there is with crude oil from the bottom of the ocean. That is the way nature has…
Feb 1, 2006
That does not occur. When a natural gas well is drilled, it does not cause pollution. So another reason we should obviously be drilling offshore for both of these commodities.
Nov 1, 2005
The war, deaths, the southeast Texans, the honored, the names: PFC John P. Johnson, Houston, United States Army; Staff Sergeant Russell Slay, Humble, Texas, United States Marine Corps; Corporal Brian Matthew Kennedy, Houston, Army…
Oct 7, 2005
I was not present for debate on rollcall vote No. 515, rule providing for consideration of Gasoline for America's Security Act (H.R. 3893); rollcall vote No. 516, on approving the journal; and rollcall vote No. 517, substitute amendment by…
Sep 29, 2005
Well, of course they are not on a beach and the only way you could ever see is them on a clear night you could sometimes see the lights from the rigs that are offshore; but generally speaking, in the daytime you cannot see them at all.
Jul 29, 2005
For the last few weeks I have been discussing the ongoing problem of illegal immigration into the United States; and have mentioned numerous ills of this lack of a policy and how it affects the United States and citizens here; how we are…
Jul 19, 2005
Following the encouragement and example of the chairman of the committee to be brief, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe). The amendment…
May 24, 2005
Due to other obligations, I unfortunately missed the following vote on the House floor today, Tuesday, May 24, 2005. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 203 (On Ordering the Previous Question--Providing…
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